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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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