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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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