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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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