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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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