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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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