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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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