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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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