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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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