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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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