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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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