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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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