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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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