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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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