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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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