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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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