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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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