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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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