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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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