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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education