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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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