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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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