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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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