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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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