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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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