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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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