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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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