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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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