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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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