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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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