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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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