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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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