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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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