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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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