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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually 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 a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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