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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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