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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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