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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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