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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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