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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major 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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