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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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