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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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