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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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