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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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