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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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