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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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