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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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