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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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