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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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