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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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