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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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