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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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