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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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