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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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