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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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