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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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