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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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