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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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