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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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