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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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