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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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