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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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