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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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