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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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