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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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