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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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