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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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