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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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