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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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