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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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