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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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