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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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