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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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