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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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