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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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