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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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