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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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