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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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