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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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