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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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