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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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