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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key 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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