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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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