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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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