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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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