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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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