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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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