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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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