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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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