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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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