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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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