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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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