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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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