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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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