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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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