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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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