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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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