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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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