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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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