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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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