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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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