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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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