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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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