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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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