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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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