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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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