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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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