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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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