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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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