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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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