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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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