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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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