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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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