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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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