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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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