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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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