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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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