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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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