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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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