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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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