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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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