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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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