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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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