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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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