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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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