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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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