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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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