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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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