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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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