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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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