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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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