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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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