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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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