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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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