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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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