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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)