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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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