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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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