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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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