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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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