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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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