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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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