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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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