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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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