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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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