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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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