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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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