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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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