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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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