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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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