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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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