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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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