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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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