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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about 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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