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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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