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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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