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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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