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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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