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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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