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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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