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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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