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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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