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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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