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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education