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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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