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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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