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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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