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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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