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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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