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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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