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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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