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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching 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 assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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