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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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