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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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