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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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