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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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