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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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