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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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