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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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