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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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