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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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