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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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