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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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