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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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