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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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