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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business 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 organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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