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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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