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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating 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 deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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