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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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