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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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