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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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