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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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