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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free 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 subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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