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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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