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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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