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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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