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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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