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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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