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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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