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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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