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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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