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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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