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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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