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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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