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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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