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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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