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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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