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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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