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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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