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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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