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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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