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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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