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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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