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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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