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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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