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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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