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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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