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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education