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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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