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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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