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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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