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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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