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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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