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Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.

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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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