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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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