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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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