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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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