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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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