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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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