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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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