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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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