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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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