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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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