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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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