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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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