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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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