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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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