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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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