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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key 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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