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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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