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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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