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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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