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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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