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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources