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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major 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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