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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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