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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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