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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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