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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education