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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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