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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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