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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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