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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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