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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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