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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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