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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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