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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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