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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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