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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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