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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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