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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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