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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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