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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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