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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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