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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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