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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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