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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning enable people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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