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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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