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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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