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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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