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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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