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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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