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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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