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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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