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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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