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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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