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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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