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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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