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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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