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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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