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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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