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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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