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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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