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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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