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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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