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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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