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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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