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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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