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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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