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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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