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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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