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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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