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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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