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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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