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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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