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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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