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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with 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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