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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the 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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