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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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