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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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