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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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