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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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