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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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