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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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