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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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