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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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