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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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