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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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