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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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