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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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