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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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