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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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