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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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