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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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