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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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