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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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