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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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