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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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