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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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