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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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