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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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