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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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