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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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