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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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