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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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