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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key 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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