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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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