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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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