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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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