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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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