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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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