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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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