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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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