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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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