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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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