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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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