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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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