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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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