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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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