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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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