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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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