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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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