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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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