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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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