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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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