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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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