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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure 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 MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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