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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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