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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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