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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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