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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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