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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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