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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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