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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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