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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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