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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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