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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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