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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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