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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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