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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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