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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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