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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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