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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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