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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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