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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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