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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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