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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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