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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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