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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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