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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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