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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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