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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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