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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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