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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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