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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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