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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important 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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