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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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