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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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