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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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