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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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