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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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