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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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