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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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