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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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