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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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