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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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