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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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