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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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