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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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