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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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