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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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