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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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