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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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