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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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