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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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