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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major 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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