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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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