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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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