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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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