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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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