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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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