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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education