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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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