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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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