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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major 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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