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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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