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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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