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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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