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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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