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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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