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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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