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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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