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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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