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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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