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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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