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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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