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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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