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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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