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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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