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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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