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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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