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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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