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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What 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 in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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