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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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