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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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