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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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