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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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