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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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