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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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