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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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