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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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