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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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