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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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