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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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