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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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