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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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