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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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