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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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