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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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