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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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