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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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