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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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