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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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