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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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