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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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