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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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