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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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