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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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