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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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