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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners 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 a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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