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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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