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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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