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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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