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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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