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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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