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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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