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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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