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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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