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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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