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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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