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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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