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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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