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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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