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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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