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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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