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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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