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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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