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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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