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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches 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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