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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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