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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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