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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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