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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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