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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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