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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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