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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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