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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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