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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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