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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new 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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