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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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