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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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