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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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