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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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