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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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