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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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