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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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