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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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