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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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