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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major 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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