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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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