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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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