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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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