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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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