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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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