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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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