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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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