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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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