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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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