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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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