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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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