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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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