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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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