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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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