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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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