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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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