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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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