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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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