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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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