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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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