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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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