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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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