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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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