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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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